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Amsterdam vs Singapore

Amsterdam runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 240 USD a month.

View from the Metz & Co. Metz & Co. Department Store Rooftop Cafe of the Keizersgracht / Leidsestraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
$3,436/month · Netherlands
Jorge Royan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Singapore Singapur Singapore Luftbild aerial
Singapore
$3,676/month · Singapore
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Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Singapore monthly
$3,676
Index 58 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+7%
Singapore relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$500
Singapore costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamSingapore
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Singapore $2,600. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Singapore $511. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Singapore $105. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $232, Singapore $180. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Singapore $29. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Singapore $172. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Singapore $80. Cheaper in Singapore.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAmsterdamSingapore
Cost
Total monthly cost3,436 USD✓3,676 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)54✓58
Housing2,100 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities232 USD180 USD✓
Food581 USD511 USD✓
Transport127 USD105 USD✓
Healthcare173 USD29 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD✓172 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,523 USD7,739 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate33.7%7.1%✓
Left over each month2,087 USD4,062 USD✓
Average local net salary3,500 USD4,200 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD✓16,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/10094/100✓
Healthcare86/10092/100✓
Air quality68/100✓64/100
Public transport88/10098/100✓
Walkability94/100✓86/100
English proficiency96/100✓92/100
Nightlife88/100✓76/100
Family friendliness80/10086/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps300 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓28°C
Summer high22°C✓32°C
Winter low2°C24°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h2,020 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm✓2300 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access35 min25 min✓
CurrencyEURSGD
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamAsia/Singapore

Amsterdam runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 240 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Amsterdam or Singapore cheaper?

Amsterdam runs about 7% cheaper than Singapore for this household, a difference of 240 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Singapore compared with Amsterdam?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,523 a month in Amsterdam and $7,739 in Singapore, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Singapore?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Singapore scores 94 and 92. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 28°C in Singapore.